Navigating Caregiving: Boundaries, Guilt, and Love When Caring for Aging Parents

Today, Host Dr. Steve Hudgins and Co-host Kenya Evelyn open up about the challenges and heartfelt realities of caring for aging parents. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experiences, Dr. Steve and Kenya explore the emotional complexities, generational patterns, and the often unspoken sacrifices involved in supporting loved ones through their later years.

Together, they tackle important questions: 

• How do we honor our elders when the relationship has been fractured? 


• Where do we find peace and set healthy boundaries amidst guilt, resentment, or past hurt? 


• And what does it truly mean to give care from a place of love and integrity, rather than duty or obligation?

If you've ever navigated the delicate balance between being a caregiver, a parent, and an individual striving for your own growth and healing, this episode is for you. 

Join us as we confront generational cycles, celebrate the small victories, and offer support and wisdom for everyone traveling the rewarding—yet sometimes difficult—path of generational caregiving.

Key Moments: 

00:00 Unrecognized Burden: Aging Caregivers

04:59 Choosing Care: Brazilian Decision

06:45 Reflecting on Parent-Child Relationships

11:52 Unconditional Love and Boundaries

15:18 "Choosing Healing Over Pain"

18:17 "Choosing Love Over Obligation"

20:12 "Gift of Freedom: No Regrets"

About Coached Soul™: 

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Whaley, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through interviews with guests who have overcome significant challenges. Coached Soul is not just a podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/